What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Outpatient Primary Care for Veterans in Oswego position at Valor Healthcare?
Valor Healthcare, Inc.
Description:Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Oswego and discover a better way to practice nursing in an outpatient, patient-focused environment. Why Nurses Choose Valor
Patient Care
Description:Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Oswego and discover a better way to practice nursing in an outpatient, patient-focused environment. Why Nurses Choose Valor
- Predictable schedules no nights or major holidays
- Outpatient / ambulatory care setting
- Mission-driven work serving our nation's veterans
- Collaborative, team-based care model
- Competitive pay About Valor HealthcareValor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation's greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.Valor is different because of our peopleOur leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.Position OverviewAs a Licensed Practical Nurse with Valor Healthcare, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. In addition, you will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Patient Care
- Actively assists with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
- Performs the annual and routine nursing assessments and performs preventive health services authorized by the VA and the clinic Medical Director. This includes interviewing and collecting patient information, including pain assessment, pulse rate, temperature, height & weight, blood pressure and other relevant details. Records information in patient's electronic medical record.
- Administers medications, as appropriate or ordered by a medical provider, orally, or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount in patients' electronic charts, applies compresses, both hot and cold as indicated. Observes patient and reports adverse reactions to the clinic physician.
- Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments, including glucometers, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, spirometry, eye exams, etc.
- Dresses wounds and incisions, interprets physician's instructions to patients, assists with emergencies, and performs related tasks, as directed. o Collects lab specimens, including but not limited to urine, blood and sputum, from patients for testing and may perform waived laboratory tests on these specimens.
- Cleans treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using approved manufacture wipes and/or solutions.
- Submits any received laboratory and radiology results to medical providers and provides private practice results to VA for scanning or scans results into patient's medical records after the provider has reviewed.
- Inputs all patients' information into VISTA/CPRS o Completes any and all clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.
- May assist with front desk for check-in, check-out and phone coverage. o Assists in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
- Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-